Combined shade and curtain hanger



Nov. 3, 1936. A. THOMPSON 2,059,665

COMBINED SHADE AND CURTAIN HANGER Filed Nov. 29, 1955' Patented Nov. 3, 1936 COMBKNED SHADE AND CURTAIN HANGER Alex Thompson, Amarillo, Tex., assigner of onehalt` to W. D. Jones, Amarillo, Tex.

Application November 29, 1935, Serial No. 52,258 4 Claims. (Cl. 156-22) T OFFICE This invention relates to a combined curtain and window shade hanger, the primary object of the invention being to provide a hanger of this character which may be readily and easily positioned, eliminating the necessity of using securing nails or screws which ordinarily disgure and mutilate the woodwork.

Another object of the invention is to provide a hanger of this character which may be adjusted laterally, so that it may be adapted for use in connection with window frames of various widths.

An important object of the invention is to provide a hanger which will support a curtain and window shade, the hanger b-eing stamped from a length of sheet metal material, by a single stamping operation,

With the foregoing and other objects in view, which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combination .and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention herein disclosed, may be made within the scope of what is claimed without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Referring to the drawing:

Figure 1 is a front elevational view of a hanger constructed in accordance with the invention.

Figure 2 is a plan View thereof.

Figure 3 is a sectional view taken on line 3-3 of Figure 1.

Figure 4 is a sectional view taken on line 4-4 of Figure 3.

Figure 5 is a sectional view taken on line 5-5 of Figure 3.

Figure 6 is a view illustrating the blank from which the hanger is formed.

Referring to the drawing in detail, the hanger embodies telescoping sections 5 and 6, each section being formed of a length of sheet metal material the longitudinal edges thereof being extended inwardly at 'l providing longitudinal flanges 3, spaced from the main portions of the sections so that one section may slide within the other section.

While these inturned edges provide flanges for telescoping the sections, it is to be understood that they also brace the hanger at the ends thereof, insuring against the hanger twisting'or bending under the weight of the curtain and shade supported thereby.

At the outer end of each section is an upwardly and rearwardly extended supporting arm 9 formed with inturned flanges Il) extending along the longitudinal edges under which the hook members Il are adjustably held.

These hook members ll are adapted to engage over the frame of the window or closure with which the device is used, the free ends of the hook members passing between the frame and wall, as shown by Figure 3 of the drawing, securely holding the device in position without the use of nails or screws, which are usually embedded in the woodwork, disguring the woodwork.

Lateral extensions lll are formed on the hook members and prevent the hook members from becoming displaced.

It will of course be understood that the anges Ill are so constructed that a binding action is set up betwen the flanges and hook members holding the hook members in their positions of adjustment.

Formed integral with each arm 9 is a forwardly extended bracket l2, which brackets have their free ends spaced from the .arms 9 providing a clearance so that a window shade may be supported on the brackets and have ample room to wind and unwind.

The arms are formed with the usual openings for the reception of the pintles of the window shade roller not shown.

From the foregoing it will be seen that due to the construction shown and described, a combined window shade and curtain support has been provided which may be constructed at an exceptionally low cost, due to the fact that it may be stamped by va single stamping operation of a stamping machine, due consideration having been given to the strength and rigidity of the hanger to insure against the hanger bending under the weight of the curtain and shade supported thereby.

Having thus .described the invention, what is claimed is:

1. A combined curtain and shade hanger, comprising a pair of telescoping hanger sections having inwardly curved ends, supporting members formed integral with the telescoping sections at the outer ends thereof, adjustable hook members at the upper ends of the supporting members, outwardly extended shade brackets formed integral with the supporting members, and said shade brackets being disposed in parallel spaced relation with the inwardly curved ends of the telescoping sections.

2. A combined curtain and shade hanger comprising telescoping members, each member having inwardly extended ends providing hangers, each hanger including an upwardly and rearwardly extended portion, flanges formed on the rearwardly extended portions, hook members adjustably held under the flanges, .and said hook members adapted to t between a wall and closure frame, securing the hangers in position.

3. A combined curtain and shade hanger comprising telescoping members, an integral hanger member formed on the outer end of each member, flanges formed on each hanger member, .a hook member slidably mounted under the flanges, and said hook member adapted to fit between a closure frame and Wall, securing the hangers in position.

4. A combined curtain and shade hanger, comprising a pair of supporting sections, hangers formed at the outer ends of the respective supporting sections, an inwardly extended member formed at the upper `end of each hanger, flanges on the inwardly extended members, hook members having downwardly extended portions adapted to t between a closure frame and Wall, said hook members being adjustably held under the anges, and extensions on the hook members adapted to restrict movement of the hook members under the anges.

ALEX THOMPSON. 

